As-salamu alaykum. Thank you for taking the time to fill in our short survey.

Belfast Islamic Centre invites you to take part in our anonymous survey of Muslims in NI which will be used to provide supporting data for our submission to the independent review of hate crime legislation in Northern Ireland commissioned by the Department of Justice. http://www.hatecrimereviewni.org.uk/

In addition data will be used to inform organisations such as PSNI, Belfast City Council etc Answers can be given in English, French, Arabic or Urdu.

in this survey we are asking for information on incidents that have happened only within Northern Ireland (or online).

In the past 5 years have you received VERBAL abuse, intimidation or harassment which you believe was because you are, or were seen as, a Muslim? (eg Insults, name calling, hate speech). (please give details)

Yes

No

Yes but over 5 years ago

Other:

Please give further details. What happened and where? (optional)

Your answer

In the past 5 years have you received physical abuse or been physically attacked which you believe was because you are, or are seen as, Muslim? (please give details)

Yes

No

Yes but over 5 years ago

Other:

Please give further details. What happened and where? (optional)

Your answer

In the past 5 years have you had your possessions, property or home vandalised or damaged because you are, or are seen as, Muslim? (please give details)

Yes

No

Yes but over 5 years ago

Other:

Please give further details. What happened and where? (optional)

Your answer

In the past 5 years have you received or witnessed physical or verbal abuse carried out on someone else because the victim was or was seen to be Muslim?

Yes

No

Yes but over 5 years ago

Please give further details. What happened and where? (optional)

Your answer

In the past 5 years have you received or witnessed abuse or harassment of Muslims online (tick all that apply)

Yes, online directed at myself

Yes, online directed at Muslims in Northern Ireland

Yes, online directed at Muslims in general

No

Where did you witness online abuse (please tick all that apply)

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Email

Other:

Have you received or seen hate speech either publicly displayed or printed material directed at Muslims in NI?

Yes, leaflets posted through my door

Yes, leaflets posted through someone else's door

Yes, leaflets distributed in the street or on car window

Yes, made aware of a protest or leaflet through the media.

Yes, observed protest in person

Yes, poster, sticker or graffitti

Never

Other:

Please give more infomation (Where, contents of leaflet/poster etc)

Your answer

If you have received (or witnessed) verbal, physical or online abuse because the recipient was or appeared to be Muslim, did you report the incident to the PSNI (police)? (please tick all that apply)

Yes, reported verbal abuse directed at me

Yes, reported online abuse directed at me

Yes reported physical abuse directed at me

Yes, reported online abuse directed at another Muslim or Muslims in NI

Yes, reported verbal abuse directed at another Muslim or Muslims in NI

Yes, reported physical abuse directed at another Muslim or Muslims in NI

No, I received verbal abuse but I did not report

No, I received physical abuse but I did not report

No, I received online abuse but I did not report

No

If you have not reported an incident to the police, please tell us why? (please tick all that apply or add your own)

Language Barriers/ communication

Lack of confidence in Police resolving the issues

Immigration concerns

Fear it would cause further issues with the perpetrator or intimidation

I did not want police to come to my house

Not applicable

Other:

If you reported a hate crime to the police, what was the outcome? Did it result in prosecution?

Yes

No

Caution only

I'm not sure

Not applicable

Please give more details (optional)

Your answer

Have you received abuse or discrimination in work or school which you believe is because you are Muslim or appear to be Muslim? (please tick all that apply)

Yes, in school

Yes, in work

No

Does not apply

Do you support a Restorative Justice approach to dealing with hate crime (educating the perpetrator about the impact of their actions rather than a prison/fine)

Yes

No

Maybe

Other:

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. If there is any other information you would like to add please do so here (optional)